Welding

WELDING

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Program provides training in the most common welding and cutting techniques:shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, oxy fuel cutting and plasma cutting.In most welding applications, filler materials are melted and added to the weld puddle to give the joint greater strength.It is the job of the welder to control the amount of heat and the size of the melted area, and to add the proper amount of filler material in order to form a strong joint.Students learn use of welding tools, materials, safety procedures, layout and fit-up of materials and pike.

Future Jobs/Career Paths

-Track Welder

-Production Welder

-Welder Assembler

-Welder Fitter

-Maintenance Welder

-Underwater Welder

-Owner/Operator Welder

-Welding Foreman, Technician

Engineer Sales

Required Equipment/Clothing

Steel Tip Leatherwork boots ($35-$60).

Leather sleeves and apron

gloves and welding helmet are provided

Average Earning

Starting $9/hour up to $20/hour and beyond.

Academic/Employability Skills

Physical Skills:Be able to lift approximately 50 pounds and bend at the knees and waist without difficulty.Exhibit physical skills such as walking, standing, lifting, climbing, carrying, and bending/possess good vision, speech, and fine motor skills; have average ability to concentration